Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Monroe-Crook House

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2022

1. Monroe-Crook House Marker

Inscription. Built 1854 by A.T. Monroe, prominent merchant and grand nephew of U.S. President James Monroe. Style is Greek Revival. Bricks between the inner and outer walls provide insulation and strength. Attorney George W. Crook bought the house in 1911. It is now owned and preserved by his daughter. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11211.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 31° 19.104′ N, 95° 27.248′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is on East Houston Avenue (State Highway 21) 0.1 miles east of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in the front yard of the house by the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 East Houston Avenue, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: House built by A.T. Monroe (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Crockett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Spence-Chamberlain House (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Crockett (about 500 feet away); Downes-Aldrich House (about 500 feet away); W.E. Mayes Property (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

The Monroe-Crook House and marker (left side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2022

2. The Monroe-Crook House and marker (left side)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.